At a Glance
Violent Crime
144/100K
86/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
10.0%
90.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
12.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F
276 sunny days/yr
How Cobden Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cobden's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cobden a Good Place to Live?
F
1.4 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Cobden reports 144 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 62% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 86/100K.
Education
10.0% of adults in Cobden hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(70% below the national average).
90.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cobden has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C).
Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population13
Median Age42.3 yrs
Density13/mi²
Male / Female62% / 39%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$32,046
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,006M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,066
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$164,435
Housing Units14
Rent Burden24.0%
Crime
F
Violent144/100K
Property86/100K
Health
Obesity36.2%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking12.8%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death4,833/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Sunny Days276/yr
Rain29.6 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1,041 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.0%
High School+90.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 32%
Broadband6.0%
Internet Speed69 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Cobden was built in 1952.
33.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Mankato Regional (46 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.400 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
36.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
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